Fair Grounds news and analysis for March 8th
March 8, 2009 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under Handicapping, Horses, Jockeys, Miscellaneous, Racetracks, Stakes Races, Trainers
Friday (3-6-09) Fair Grounds recap
Main track played fair. A couple of rare wire jobs on the turf.
Four-bagger for Robby Albarado. Alvin Sider saddled three winners on the card, and John Jacinto rode two. Two more wins for Steve Asmussen.
Francisco Torres is back from an injury, and he guided More of the Best to a wire job win over fav Elision in the allowance grass feature.
Saturday (3-7-09) Fair Grounds recap
Main track favored early/pressing types in sprints. Turf course played fair.
Hat trick for Shaun Bridgmohan included a pair with his main client Steve Asmussen. Corey Lanerie rode …read more
Fair Grounds Race Course news and notes for Monday (1-26-09)
January 25, 2009 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under Handicapping, Horses, Jockeys, Miscellaneous, Racetracks, Trainers
Sunday (1-25-09) Fair Grounds recap
Edge to early/pressing types on the main. Stalkers/closers fared best on the turf.
Miguel Mena booted home a pair.
Get Rich Quick (Malcolm Pierce) gamely won the optional claiming turf feature, and he clearly likes this course/distance. Jazz Quest (Tom Amoss) was overbet and ended up an okay 4th in a much needed outing. He’ll be tighter next time.
Monday (1-26-09) Fair Grounds preview
Monday’s 10-race card includes a trio of interesting grass races.
Weather: Mostly cloudy. High 70.
Race 2: Snuck In Bayou (10-1) receives a rider upgrade to John Jacinto in 3rd race off …read more
